Fredrick and Reeba, missionaries that we support in India, have sent us a recent update on their work. Reeba is involved in a ‘sewing empowerment programme’ which helps women to learn tailoring skills. 35 of these completed their training in July and 10 were given sewing machines on their completion of the programme. Their aim is to give every woman who complete the programme a sewing machine as an investment into their future work. One lady (Zakira) was a Muslim who had had to be the sole breadwinner for her family, working in the paddy fields. She has since come to faith in Christ and is able to earn money through tailoring.
A new facility was opened in July in a slum area called Vanarpet. 30 candidates were enrolled on this programme and altogether there are 65 women now being trained in different areas. Reeba writes ‘Our greatest challenge is to keep both the training centres functioning and bring the women to the knowledge of God and equip them to spread the gospel and love of Christ to the unreached and also give them a hope for the future.’
Consider how we can best help this ministry through prayer and giving and let’s be grateful for all God is doing in India!